Christianity comes with a few perks. It's called God's favour. It's those pleasant things that happen to us simply because we are followers of Christ, not because we have done anything special to earn them. It's almost like grace, but grace is a much bigger deal. Unfortunately, I've noticed that we can become a bit complacent and so used to our perks that they become the reason that we serve Christ. If we are not careful we can become like spoilt children, throwing tantrums simply because we don't get what we want. I have seen many cases where people backslide or go into deep depression because they didn't get the thing that they wanted most. It's a dangerously slippery slope and we have to be careful that we don't get on it.
We need to constantly remind ourselves that Christianity is about Christ. It is about a relationship with Him, not about what He can give us. Of course, we serve a God who loves us and does everything in His power to keep us safe and fed. However, we won't give us every thing we want simply because not everything we want is good for us.
Let us not treat Christianity as a job we accepted simply for the perks. Let's build a relationship with God; everything else will come after. With a real relationship with God will come an understanding of why He does what He does, when He does it.
Have a blessed day!
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Joana James - Author of From Redemption to Maturity, Trusting God with your Future, Nightmare at Emerald High & Alana and Alyssa's Secret & Finding Romeo
